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Perched on the Saint-Michel hill above Gigaro, Vista is the beating heart of Lily of the Valley. The restaurant’s name says it all: light floods the tables from morning to evening, and the horizon stretches endlessly before you. The lines are clean, the atmosphere elegantly casual – a place where you can feel the sea breeze while enjoying refined French service.
Chef Vincent Maillard and his brigade craft a Mediterranean menu with strong Provencal accents, driven by the seasons. The cooking is solar and colourful: panisse fries sit alongside broccoli guacamole, and the famous Lily salad celebrates freshness and lightness. Main courses highlight exceptional seasonal produce, while desserts like the iconic éclair or the Dame Blanche invite you to linger a little longer. This is a kitchen that respects the land and the moment.
The Bar du Vista carries the same relaxed elegance. In summer, it spills out under cane shades; in winter, you settle by the fire in the lounges. The cocktail list features house creations and reimagined classics, with fresh juices, fragrant infusions, and wines selected by the sommeliers. Perfect for an early coffee, a sunset drink, or a nightcap.
Throughout the year, the chefs compose monthly menus that follow the rhythm of the seasons – from rich autumn flavours and Alba white truffle to the brightness of spring. These special dinners offer a true taste of the region at its best.
A Michelin Recommended restaurant, Vista is part of the Lily of the Valley estate – a destination that blends wellness, elegance, and the best of Mediterranean Provencal cuisine.
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